Edgar Middle School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Middle School
Metuchen · Public middle · Grades 5–8
761 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
946 students
| Measure | Edgar Middle School Metuchen, New Jersey | Lincoln Elementary School Edison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 440 | #518 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #189 of 15,369 | #5975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 761 | 946 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| city | Metuchen | Edison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 78.3).
- •Edgar Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Edgar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Edgar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 23.3%).
- •Edgar Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 761.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgar Middle School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar Middle School ranks higher (91.5 vs 78.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edgar Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Metuchen and Edison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Middle School: 761. Lincoln Elementary School: 946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Edgar Middle School is 63rd of 440 and Lincoln Elementary School is 518th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).